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Television makes so much at its worst that it cant afford to do its best
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"Television makes so much at its worst that it can't afford to do its best"

- Fred W. Friendly

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This quote by Fred W. Friendly talks to the power of television and its potential to do fantastic things, however also its tendency to focus on the most affordable common measure. Television has the potential to be an effective tool for education, home entertainment, and interaction, however it frequently disappoints its capacity. The quote recommends that tv is so concentrated on generating income and appealing to the widest possible audience that it can't pay for to take risks and produce the best possible content. This is a pity, as television has the possible to be a powerful tool for positive modification. Television can be used to educate, inform, and captivate, however it frequently fails to do so because it is too focused on earning money. If tv might focus more on producing quality material, it could be a powerful force for excellent worldwide.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Fred W. Friendly between October 30, 1915 and March 3, 1998. He/she was a famous Producer from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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